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This is why they’re kneeling

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The boy was 12 and standing in a public park when the police cruiser pulled up, carrying two officers who protect little kids. Instead of protecting him, though, before the car came to a complete stop, one of the officers shot the boy. The 12-year-old died holding a toy … Continued
September 26, 2017

Tony Riley announces State House candidacy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, Attorney Tony Riley announced that he is running for the Republican nomination for the District 18 seat for the Alabama House of Representatives. Riley said that his campaign will focus on economic growth in Northwest Alabama and improving education. “With the unprecedented economic growth that parts of Alabama … Continued
September 26, 2017

Trump’s visit appears not to have shifted landscape in Senate race

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Less than 24 hours before polls open in the U.S. Senate special primary runoff, former Chief Justice Roy Moore appears to be maintaining a sizable lead over incumbent Sen. Luther Strange, according to new polls released over the weekend and Monday. The most recent poll, conducted by Cygnal research between … Continued
September 25, 2017

Balch & Bingham under siege on website

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Highly skilled research featured on banbalch.com takes aim at Birmingham-based law firm, Balch & Bingham. Material meticulously crafted into a damning narrative chronicles some of the firms most questioned activities, including the Oliver Robinson bribery scandal and alleged subcontract problems in Mississippi. “Balch & Bingham is currently under scrutiny … Continued
September 25, 2017

Attorney general candidate calls for Strange investigation days before runoff

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Attorney General Candidate Sam McLure called for an investigation into U.S. Sen. Luther Strange, R-Ala., again just days before the Republican Runoff. Specifically, McLure called on current Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall to investigate Strange “before it’s too late.” “Why hasn’t the top been blown off this by … Continued
September 25, 2017

Trump’s SOB comment overshadows visit to help Luther Strange

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, President Donald Trump came to Alabama to help the campaign of appointed Sen. Luther Strange, R-Ala., who faces Roy Moore on Tuesday in a Republican runoff election. The president’s comments about athletes that kneel during the national anthem at NFL games, however, sparked a major controversy that spilled … Continued
September 25, 2017

The choice is clear on Sept. 26

By Win Johnson APR reached out to U.S Sen. Luther Strange’s campaign to offer an opportunity to make a closing argument for his election. Strange’s people did not respond. To Christians and conservatives who believe in the Constitution: After watching President Trump in Huntsville support Luther Strange, for me, this election for the U.S. Senate … Continued
September 25, 2017

Recapping the US Senate race in 500 words

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter As the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate draws closer to its end on Tuesday, it’s important to reflect upon how exactly the race got here. When Jeff Sessions vacated the seat last year after his appointment as U.S. Attorney General, it was up to then Gov. Robert Bentley to … Continued
September 24, 2017

Strange touts Trump while Palin, Gorka hail Moore as bane of the establishment

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Following a heated debate with Sen. Luther Strange Thursday night, Senate candidate and former Chief Justice Roy Moore let loose a series of anti-establishment conservative leaders at an outdoor rally in Montgomery. But earlier in the night, Strange touted support from the leader of the anti-establishment movement himself, President … Continued
September 22, 2017

Moore-Strange debate: lots of whining, little substance

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Luther Strange and Roy Moore debated Thursday night. The rest of us lost. Bigly. For a few glittering moments, Alabama held at least a portion of the national spotlight, and into that bright light we trotted out a super homophobe, who apparently struggles with reading, and a middle-schooler trying … Continued
September 22, 2017